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August 1, 2026

Lagos police, health commission partner on security, healthcare

She said the visit aimed to strengthen existing ties in pursuit of improved service delivery.

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August 1, 2026

Tinubu hails move as Gavi commits $500 million to Nigeria’s immunisation programme in next five years

Mr Tinubu expressed appreciation to Gavi for its commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and supporting vaccine access in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu with a delegation from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, on Friday at the State House, Abuja.
July 31, 2026

Enugu govt cracks down on quack health practitioners

Mr Ugwu decried the growing unprofessional practices, including facilities where laboratory services were combined with pharmacies, treatment centres, and provision stores.

Enugu State
July 31, 2026

NGO takes birth-spacing campaign to Emir of Zazzau’s palace 

The group said the intervention became necessary due to the persistent burden of maternal and infant mortality.

July 31, 2026

UNICEF, WHO call for stronger breastfeeding support

UNICEF and WHO urged countries to strengthen breastfeeding support to ensure every child receives the healthiest possible start in life.

Breastfeeding mother
July 31, 2026

Ban on sale of sachet alcoholic drinks remains, NAFDAC declares

NAFDAC has reaffirmed that there is no going back on the ban on small-volume alcoholic drinks in the country.

Sachet alcoholic drinks
July 31, 2026

PCN seals off nearly 400 medicine outlets in Ogun

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 383 pharmaceutical premises in Ogun following a four-day enforcement exercise across 11 council areas.

July 31, 2026

AXA Mansard introduces digital platform for easier access to health insurance

AXA Mansard has introduced Karis to simplify access to health insurance services and improve the experience of enrollees at healthcare facilities.

AXA Mansard’s head of marketing, Olusesan Ogunyooye
July 30, 2026

LUTH highlights advances in oral, maxillofacial surgery

LUTH highlighted the transformative role of oral and maxillofacial surgery in transforming faces, function and lives at its quarterly hospital grand round.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
July 30, 2026

Kwara health indices below 50%: Expert

Mr Akande called for stronger leadership and improved health financing, saying Kwara’s health indices remain below 50 per cent.

Kwara State